Discover the story of the song > Sucka Nigga – A Tribe Called Quest

The song is about the protagonist's dislike for people who act tough even though they're not. He explains that the word "nigga" has been used as an insult by white people in the past, but black people now use it as a term of familiarity. The protagonist knows some people might be offended by the word, but he has a hard time not using it in his lyrics. The song ends with a message about masculinity and gun violence.